*"Inject fiscal responsibility into government, ensuring Lincoln works within a responsible, common-sense budget – just like our families must."

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'''Protecting our families

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*"Continue to propose and support legislation protecting our children and families from dangerous synthetic drugs."

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*"Protect our children and families from dangerous sex offenders and drug dealers."

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'''Upholding Nebraska values

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*"Continue to fight the burdensome Nationalized Healthcare that takes important decisions away from our families."

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*"Protect every innocent life from conception through natural death."

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===Tax reform===

===Tax reform===

On January 22, 2013, McCoy and Senator [[Brad Ashford]] introduced two tax reform bills on behalf of Governor [[Dave Heineman]] which were referred to the [[Revenue Committee, Nebraska Legislature|Revenue Committee]]. LB 405 would repeal the state personal and corporate income taxes while also eliminating $2.4 billion worth of sales tax exemptions.<ref>[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB405.pdf Text of LB405]</ref> The more limited LB 406 would repeal just the corporate income tax and eliminate $400 million worth of sales tax exemptions while also exempting up to $12,000 of retirement income from the income tax.<ref>[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB406.pdf Text of LB 406]</ref> The Platte Institute for Economic Research, a pro-market think tank, supported eliminating both the personal and corporate income taxes.<ref>[http://www.platteinstitute.org/blog/detail/the-benefits-of-eliminating-the-income-tax Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "The Benefits of Eliminating the Income Tax," February 6, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.platteinstitute.org/blog/detail/tax-proposal-review-part-two-ending-the-corporate-income-tax Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "Tax Proposal Review Part Two: Ending the Corporate Income Tax," February 13, 2013]</ref> On February 13, after his tax reform proposals had met with significant opposition from businesses and others who would have been affected by eliminating the sales tax exemptions, Heineman said he wanted the bills pulled so that Revenue Committee Chairman [[Galen Hadley]] could develop a more comprehensive tax reform plan. McCoy agreed with the governor's request, but Ashford only wanted to do so if the legislature adopted a moratorium on new sales tax exemptions during the development of the new plan.<ref>[http://journalstar.com/legislature/heineman-to-legislature-kill-tax-bills/article_95806746-ca9f-5f02-8c19-6c9d464389a4.html?comment_form=true JoAnne Young, ''Lincoln Journal Star'', "Heineman to Legislature: Kill tax bills," February 16, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/732ba73241fa4a8fa8e1450018e3a750/NE--Tax-Bills Grant Schulte, Associated Press, "Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman asks panel to kill both of his tax bills, start new tax discussion," February 16, 2013]</ref>

On January 22, 2013, McCoy and Senator [[Brad Ashford]] introduced two tax reform bills on behalf of Governor [[Dave Heineman]] which were referred to the [[Revenue Committee, Nebraska Legislature|Revenue Committee]]. LB 405 would repeal the state personal and corporate income taxes while also eliminating $2.4 billion worth of sales tax exemptions.<ref>[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB405.pdf Text of LB405]</ref> The more limited LB 406 would repeal just the corporate income tax and eliminate $400 million worth of sales tax exemptions while also exempting up to $12,000 of retirement income from the income tax.<ref>[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB406.pdf Text of LB 406]</ref> The Platte Institute for Economic Research, a pro-market think tank, supported eliminating both the personal and corporate income taxes.<ref>[http://www.platteinstitute.org/blog/detail/the-benefits-of-eliminating-the-income-tax Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "The Benefits of Eliminating the Income Tax," February 6, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.platteinstitute.org/blog/detail/tax-proposal-review-part-two-ending-the-corporate-income-tax Patrick Lincoln Gerhart, Platte Institute for Economic Research, "Tax Proposal Review Part Two: Ending the Corporate Income Tax," February 13, 2013]</ref> On February 13, after his tax reform proposals had met with significant opposition from businesses and others who would have been affected by eliminating the sales tax exemptions, Heineman said he wanted the bills pulled so that Revenue Committee Chairman [[Galen Hadley]] could develop a more comprehensive tax reform plan. McCoy agreed with the governor's request, but Ashford only wanted to do so if the legislature adopted a moratorium on new sales tax exemptions during the development of the new plan.<ref>[http://journalstar.com/legislature/heineman-to-legislature-kill-tax-bills/article_95806746-ca9f-5f02-8c19-6c9d464389a4.html?comment_form=true JoAnne Young, ''Lincoln Journal Star'', "Heineman to Legislature: Kill tax bills," February 16, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/732ba73241fa4a8fa8e1450018e3a750/NE--Tax-Bills Grant Schulte, Associated Press, "Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman asks panel to kill both of his tax bills, start new tax discussion," February 16, 2013]</ref>

*"Inject fiscal responsibility into government, ensuring Lincoln works within a responsible, common-sense budget – just like our families must."

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'''Protecting our families

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*"Continue to propose and support legislation protecting our children and families from dangerous synthetic drugs."

+

*"Protect our children and families from dangerous sex offenders and drug dealers."

+

'''Upholding Nebraska values

+

*"Continue to fight the burdensome Nationalized Healthcare that takes important decisions away from our families."

+

*"Protect every innocent life from conception through natural death."

===2008===

===2008===

On November 4, 2008, McCoy won election to the 39th District Seat in the [[Nebraska Senate]], defeating Rex Moats.<ref>[http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/pdf/2008%20General%20Canvass%20Book.pdf Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results]</ref>

On November 4, 2008, McCoy won election to the 39th District Seat in the [[Nebraska Senate]], defeating Rex Moats.<ref>[http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/pdf/2008%20General%20Canvass%20Book.pdf Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results]</ref>

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Biography

McCoy graduated from Bellevue University in 2007; while there, he was the national committeeman for the Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans. His professional experience includes working as a home improvement contractor.[2][3]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McCoy served on the following committees:

2009-2010

Issues

Tax reform

On January 22, 2013, McCoy and Senator Brad Ashford introduced two tax reform bills on behalf of Governor Dave Heineman which were referred to the Revenue Committee. LB 405 would repeal the state personal and corporate income taxes while also eliminating $2.4 billion worth of sales tax exemptions.[4] The more limited LB 406 would repeal just the corporate income tax and eliminate $400 million worth of sales tax exemptions while also exempting up to $12,000 of retirement income from the income tax.[5] The Platte Institute for Economic Research, a pro-market think tank, supported eliminating both the personal and corporate income taxes.[6][7] On February 13, after his tax reform proposals had met with significant opposition from businesses and others who would have been affected by eliminating the sales tax exemptions, Heineman said he wanted the bills pulled so that Revenue Committee Chairman Galen Hadley could develop a more comprehensive tax reform plan. McCoy agreed with the governor's request, but Ashford only wanted to do so if the legislature adopted a moratorium on new sales tax exemptions during the development of the new plan.[8][9]

Elections

2014

McCoy ran for Governor of Nebraska. Incumbent Dave Heineman (R) is ineligible to seek re-election in 2014 due to term limits.[10] Mcoy formally announced his candidacy on September 10, 2013 and started his campaigning with a visit to twenty Nebraska cities within the first week.[11]McCoy sought the Republican nomination in the primary on May 13, 2014.[1] The general election took place November 4, 2014.

"Inject fiscal responsibility into government, ensuring Lincoln works within a responsible, common-sense budget – just like our families must."

Protecting our families

"Continue to propose and support legislation protecting our children and families from dangerous synthetic drugs."

"Protect our children and families from dangerous sex offenders and drug dealers."

Upholding Nebraska values

"Continue to fight the burdensome Nationalized Healthcare that takes important decisions away from our families."

"Protect every innocent life from conception through natural death."

2008

On November 4, 2008, McCoy won election to the 39th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Rex Moats.[15]

Nebraska State Senate, District 39 (2008)

Candidates

Votes

Beau McCoy

14,268

Rex Moats

12,183

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for McCoy is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, McCoy raised a total of $229,870 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[16]